MSJC 11/1

Gender & Sexism

QuickWrite:

How would you define gender?

What are some gender roles you can think of?

Give a few examples of gender sterotypes.

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Is gender 100% socially constructed?

Why?

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Is gender 100% biologically determined?

Why?

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Turn to a partner and discuss...

What are some influences of gender roles?

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Turn to a partner and discuss...

What are some influences of gender roles?

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In a group of 3-4, take out a sheet of paper and put everyone's name on it. Then address the following questions. Provide specific examples and page numbers.

1. According to Stabile, what is a "narrative of protection and salvation"?

2. Define the "normalized" relationship between men and women in these superhero contexts.

3. Why is "Save the Cheerleader, Save the World" problematic for Stabile?

4. What is the role of vulnerability in these contexts?

5. Explain Stabile's solution to these issues. What example does she use?

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In your group, think about the following...

Stabile's essay was written in 2009, and in the past 8 years, changes in media, pop culture, and conversations of gender, sex, and sexuality issues have shifted to take a more prominent role. We are starting to see more and more female leads on the big screen (and tiny screens), more women in positions of authority, leadership, power.

To what extent does Stabile's problem with the superhero narrative still hold true? Think about the examples Stabile gave and compare them with movies you've seen, shows you've watched in the past few years, or even narratives you've heard other people talk about. Come up with one example and give reasoning.

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In a group of 3-4, on a separate sheet of paper address the following questions. Provide specific examples and page numbers.

1. What is the "princess phenomemon"? What factors contribute to it and why is it problematic?

2. What role do sports play in developing gender identity?

3. What is the solution to these issues (i.e. how do we "help girls see the problem"?)

4. What is the overlap between marketing and sexualization?

5. Is parent's involvement the only solution? What other outside influences can help?

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In your group, think about the following...

To what extent are Stabile and Hanes addressing the same problems when it comes to social gender roles? Identify the problem(s). How are their approaches different? Compare the implications of their solutions, and the social influences they call upon for solutions.

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Judith Butler is a leading voice on gender studies and they way we as individuals interact with and are perceived by the culture around us.

Watch the video and consider the two concepts Butler brings up:

Gender performance

Gender performativity

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In your group, discuss the two concepts Butler mentions:

Gender performance

Gender performativity

How do you see gender performance and gender performativity playing out in the world around you?

Outlining

Outlining

Outling requires 3 things:

• Working Thesis
• Working Claims
• Working Sources

Outlining

Working Thesis

Review your “working thesis” statement or if needed re-write it on a piece of paper. It doesn't need to be exact wording as in your proposal, but it should come close.

Establishing Your Argument

Working Claims

Review the list of supporting claims (topic sentences) in outline format. Do you need to add more?

These should answer the question: How will you support your thesis?

Establishing Your Argument

Working Evidence

Next, create a list of evidence & examples you have gathered to support your claims. These are examples and supporting documentation from your sources. This list will help you focus your ideas.

Establishing Your Argument

Now take those elements and create an outline using either numbered or bulleted formatting.

Instructor/Student Conferences

Instructor/Student Conferences will be held next week. These conferences give us a chance to discuss your progress in the course and to ensure that your Research Project is on track. We will meet for 10-12 minutes. Please ensure to bring the following to your appointment time. And...don't be late!

• QuickWrites - Stapled and bundled together in one packet
• Your Research Project outline
• A 3 page draft of a few body paragraphs of your research project
• 2 questions about your research project that you want to discuss

Using Sources: A Process

Using Sources: A Process

THESIS: OJ Simpson is innocent.

CLAIM: The physical evidence presented in the case was not consistent with Simpson as the killer.

EVIDENCE: The bloody glove.

Using Sources: A Process

According to police, a blood-soaked glove believed to be used in the murders was found at Simpson's house in Brentwood, CA. During the trial, Simpson tried on the gloves to verify whether they fit him. Simpson demonstrated great difficulties making the gloves fit onto his hands. It appeared that the gloves were too tight for his fingers.

Using Sources: A Process

If this physical evidence of the bloody gloves were in fact the killer's, as the prosecution claimed, then the gloves would need to fit the killer. However, Simpson demonstrated that the gloves did not fit him comfortably, or at all. These bloody gloves found at the crime scene, could have been the killer's, but since they do not fit Simpson, he is not that killer. Therefore, "If it does not fit, you must acquit."

Using Sources: A Process

Claim & Evidence: The physical evidence presented in the case was not consistent with Simpson as the killer. The bloody glove was admitted as evidence....

If this physical evidence of the bloody gloves were in fact the killer's, as the prosecution claimed, then the gloves would need to fit the killer. However, Simpson demonstrated that the gloves did not fit him comfortably, or at all. These bloody gloves found at the crime scene, could have been the killer's, but since they do not fit Simpson, he is not that killer. Therefore, "If it does not fit, you must acquit."

Apple - ication

Split up into groups of 4 and huddle in a circle or around a desk.

Your Task:

• To argue how/why your red card is the best match for the green card.
• Use specific evidence to support your point. Explain how/why your evidence supports your claim (why is your card is the best match? Prove it!)
• The Judge of the round may pose follow up questions or challenges about your card and argument (How? Why? So What?)
• The Judge of the round will decide who wins based on who made the best ARGUMENT, not necessarily who had the best card.

Take note of the BEST or MOST CREATIVE ARGUMENTS